🌿 Broad Leaf Chain Sword – Spreading Foreground Plant for Soil-Based Tanks
🌿 Broad Leaf Chain Sword – Spreading Foreground Plant for Soil-Based Tanks
Broad Leaf Chain Sword (Echinodorus quadricostatus or similar spp.) is a fast-spreading, rooted aquarium plant with broader leaves than its narrowleaf cousin. It creates a lush, grassy carpet effect in the foreground or midground — without CO₂, root tabs, or bottled fertilizers.
Ideal for Father Fish–style aquariums with deep soil and a sand cap, this sword sends out runners that form clusters of foliage perfect for shrimp, fry, and bottom dwellers.
💚 Why Choose Broad Leaf Chain Sword?
✅ Wider Grass-Like Leaves – Great for visual texture in foreground layouts
✅ Natural Runner Growth – Propagates quickly in healthy, dirted substrate
✅ Low-Tech Compatible – Grows well with just soil and light
✅ Shrimp & Fry Safe – Gentle leaves and dense growth offer cover and security
✅ No Bottled Additives Needed – Naturally grown without synthetic fertilizers
🪴 Plant Care Tips:
Lighting: Moderate (stronger light = faster spread)
CO₂: Not required
Substrate: Deep soil base with sand cap
Placement: Foreground to low midground
Growth Rate: Moderate to fast
Tank Size: Best in 10 gallons and up
🌱 Allow the runners to spread freely for a natural carpet — or trim for neat borders.
🌿 Father Fish Tip:
“Don’t overthink it. Let this sword find its own path through the soil — it’ll do the work and keep your water in balance.”
🛒 Why Buy from Us:
• Grown in soil-based systems — no chemicals, no short-cuts
• Rooted and shipped healthy for immediate planting
• Shrimp- and invert-safe
• Trusted by Father Fish natural tank keepers
